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Are you overwhelmed by the weight of mental, emotional, or physical trials and tribulations? Have you found yourself on the brink of giving up? In Healing Toxic Habits, Volume 2, La'Ticia Nicole Beatty and seven inspirational coauthors reveal that they found themselves exactly where you are. Now, they are ready to use the lessons they have learned to inspire, encourage, and support you as you summon the strength to give life another chance.Within the pages of this riveting anthology is the practical advice you have been seeking. Advice that will help you recognize the signs, patterns, and behaviors of toxic habits so that you can find your path from victim to victor and finally experience the breakthrough and healing for which you've been longing.After reading the accounts of these overcomers, you will be assured that what you are going through will not last. You will survive. You will heal.

Becoming a doctor is a rewarding, but difficult process. The first major step? Getting accepted to medical school. Good grades and high scores are not enough to guarantee admission. Medical schools are looking for something more. While there are many resources that explain the mechanics of the admissions process, this guide goes a step further and highlights the intangible qualities that admissions committees REALLY desire. In Get Ready for Your White Coat: A Doctor's Guide on Getting into the Best Medical Schools, Dr. Olatokunbo Famakinwa shares her knowledge of the qualities that are important for a career in medicine. Drawing on her own experience and her years of advising hundreds of students, Dr. Famakinwa explains the importance of traits like integrity, empathy, and intellectual curiosity in medicine and how an aspiring doctor can work to develop these attributes.

Author Terrell Patterson bares all-his past and his present, his strengths and his flaws-in this candid and refreshing debut, Addicted to Lies. Part memoir, part life guide, Patterson takes us through the events of his tumultuous childhood spent in inner city Baltimore with a mother who struggled with addiction, his capricious teenage years in which he searched for love and loyalty while battling abandonment issues, and his adulthood that hosted some of the most destructive and most redemptive moments in his life. His story is one that tackles topics that many of us find ourselves in conflict with: Love, lust, infidelity, sex, and destructive behaviors that both protect and damage us.In addition to receiving his life story, we will also gain new perspectives our lives as Patterson guides us through self-examinations that reveal how easily we deceive ourselves into making wrong decisions for ourselves. Such self-lies are not always obvious, but we can learn to oppose them when we trust in the Lord, our gut instincts, and our God-given senses. In the end, what we receive are the wise and weighty words of a man who earned his maturity.

Childhood sexual abuse is a widespread issue with long-term effects. In the wake of such trauma, women--especially brown women--are often left feeling broken, lost, and empty, while still having to maintain a home, a career, and a family. But what if someone who has been through that same horrific experience could help you go from victim to victor? In Letters to My Brown Girls: 4-Phases to a Liberated Life Beyond Childhood Sexual Abuse, Cynthia Sutherland, D.Sc. shines a light on the dark subject of childhood sexual abuse. An example of adversity and resilience, her story serves as proof that you, too, can heal from your traumatic experience. The resources provided within these pages help you confront and move past your environment of hurt and pain. Additionally, Cynthia's four-phase transformation, A.F.T.R. Framework, is the balm and catalyst for overcoming your mental and emotional barriers and becoming your best self.

When it comes to skincare, it can be hard to discern between marketing hype and the actual science behind best practices. With so much conflicting information, where do you start? How do you find the right skincare regimen and products for your skin? How do you maintain youthful skin or reverse the aging process?Look no further than Live & Look Younger: A Dermatologist's Guide to Youthful Skin and Ageless Beauty. In this comprehensive, fad-free guide, Dr. Kemunto Mokaya draws on her expertise and the most recent scientific evidence to: - Reveal the strong connection between lifestyle and healthy, youthful skin- Explain how factors such as hormones and the microbiome directly affect your skin- Provide strategies for improving your skin through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress control- Tackle common skin problems like acne, rosacea, eczema, and skin cancers- Demystify the questions surrounding cosmetic procedures and products such as laser treatment, fillers, CBD, and more.Packed with expert skincare tips and secrets, Live & Look Younger will help you achieve agelessly beautiful skin for a lifetime!

If you are looking for sound advice to help your teenage daughter navigate adolescence and become a successful adult, SavvyGirl Success: Planting the Seeds to Evolve into a Successful Whole Woman is the book for you. Dr. Eli Gasinu offers suggestions and guidance for coaching your daughter through the changing developmental landscape that comes along with the inevitable dynamics of advancing from one stage of growth to the next. You will be provided with effective tools for assisting your daughter with combating feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and the belief that something is fundamentally wrong with who she is.Parents will discover methods for modeling desired behaviors and recognizing the power you hold as the key influencer in your daughter's life. You will learn how to support your teenage daughter with the information she needs for managing healthy risk-taking, decision-making, and charting a course for her future. SavvyGirl Success is the resource you need to guide your daughter into purpose, self-acceptance, and ultimately fulfilling her wildest dreams.

Create in me a clean heart, oh God, that I may do the work I am called to do and expected to do. Amen.Racial injustices are more apparent than ever, leading many to look inward and reflect on how they have contributed to the discrimination marginalized communities face every day. White leaders in faith may think they are on the right side of history-but no one is immune to the biases and racial myths we have been taught our entire lives.If you are a leader in faith who is ready to challenge yourself to recognize and repurpose your white privilege, Awkward Silence Handbook: Practical Activities for White Ministry Leaders to Confront Anti-Racism will open the door to doing the necessary work of dismantling oppression and rebuilding a world more equitable for all. Using her five-step SHARE formula, executive coach Shani E. McIlwain guides readers through how to effectively practice anti-racism and allyship, using your faith as a foundation. Whether your goal is as simple as wanting to listen, or if you have grander aspirations to rid the world of hate and intolerance, this book will inspire you to take that first step toward your true heart transformation.

Skyler has heard the words "e;sickle cell disease"e; in his visits to the hospital, but he isn't sure what they mean-until one day when his parents decide to explain his condition during one of their Saturday morning walks. At first, Skyler is confused. What is sickle cell disease? Why does he have it? How many other people have it? What can be done to make sure he stays safe and strong? As Skyler's parents patiently field his questions and educate Skyler on his special condition, Skyler grows more confident and empowered.Skyler's Special Something is a conversation starter that can aid parents and caregivers in explaining the unexplainable to their children. Inspired by her son's journey with sickle cell disease, Akua Boakye Okunseinde wrote this book to empower children and parents to openly discuss special health conditions and give them hope for a bright, healthy, and happy future.

Cancer was her job-until it became her diagnosis. Dr. Tonya knows cancer intimately. Not only has she worked as an oncologist for decades, she is also a breast cancer survivor. Her unique position of having been both cancer doctor and cancer patient allows her to give real-world advice about how to overcome challenges that cancer survivors face, both during and after treatment. Now, in Awesome after Cancer: A Prescription for Life, Dr. Tonya combines anecdotes from her own cancer journey with personal development strategies and health maintenance advice into a comprehensive prescription for cancer survivors to thrive in a more healthy, confident, and abundant life. Learn how to reclaim what cancer has taken from you. You don''t have to just survive after cancer-you can be awesome. 

A quarter of the US adult population, 64.6 million people, live with a mental health disorder. But, shhhh, we don't talk about that at work-until now.Having recognized that it's time to create a post-pandemic environment where everyone can do the job they were hired to do, including employees with a mental illness or psychiatric disability, Ashley Sides Johnson and Andrea Sides Herron are back with There's an Elephant in Your Office: Practical Tips to Successfully Identify and Support Mental and Emotional Health in the Workplace, Second Edition.Using a herd of elephants as a metaphor for employees experiencing a mental illness or episode of poor mental health, Ashley and Andrea share their collective knowledge and experiencesto equip employers, managers, and supervisors with the tools and information they need to help people on all rungs of the corporate ladder notice, identify, and properly interact with the elephants in their office.

While there are many categories of identity that often serve to divide us, pain is one experience that unites all human beings. All of us, no matter our race, creed, gender, or socioeconomic status, know what it is like to feel pain. While there is no shame in experiencing pain in and of itself, issues arise when we do not address it-issues that might manifest in unexpected ways and that have the potential to affect future generations.To help us not only cope with our pain but also grow from it, Pastor Joseph K. Williams, Sr. has written Healing for R.A.S.H.E.K.A.: Moving from a Run Away Soul Hurt Every Kind Away to a Refreshed Anointed Soul Healed Every Kind Away. Using biblical passages as a framework for his narrative, Pastor Joe illustrates how to confront our pain points that keep us from maximizing our potential and provides us with a spiritual foundation to pave the way for healing to begin.

Upon graduating from medical school and residency, most doctors find themselves prepared to practice medicine yet unprepared to monetize their knowledge and successfully run their own business. But what if cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, internists, family medicine physicians, and other specialists were able to learn how to maximize their medical degree, develop a winning mindset, and create a successful business template? In The Medical Moguls Formula, Volume 2: A Guide to Starting a Physician Business, America's OBGYN Dr. Drai is back with twenty-seven Medical Moguls to reveal how they finally pushed past doubt, fear, and other challenges to launch thriving businesses. Having rediscovered themselves through the Medical Mogul Academy, these doctors are doling out their Medical Mogul Formula to show you how to masterfully take the leap from physician to physician entrepreneur! If you are truly ready to gain access to their winning combination of knowledge, expertise, and experience, this anthology is the gateway to your success story.

There are approximately 1.6 million female Veterans in the United States, and their stories are not often pretty. In Behind the Rank, Volume 5, Lila Holley is back with fourteen coauthors. This array of women, some of them first-time Camouflaged Sisters coauthors, will give you a truly transparent depiction of military life and the types of women that serve. Through them you will hear deeply personal stories from women currently serving in the military, women Veterans who have transitioned from the military, a military spouse, a mother of two Veterans, and a family member serving as caregiver to her Veteran father. The pages of this narrative hold vulnerable, transparent, and beautiful tales of reality from courageous women Veterans who love their military branch and the women they have become because of their service. After reading their accounts, you will know what it means to serve, survive, overcome, and thrive.

Every year, millions of post-secondary hopefuls vie for enrollment at the nation's top academic institutions, with hopes of standing out in a saturated crowd of equally talented candidates. But as those would-be students and their parents know all too well, gaining admittance is a small part of the battle: the bigger hurdle can often be how to pay for it. In an era where families are willing to put themselves into suffocating debt for the sake of higher education, paying for college is increasingly prohibitive. In The College R.E.B.O.O.T.: 6 Timeless Principles for Reducing Student Loan Debt, Tameka L. Williamson shatters previous ways of approaching the post-secondary funding process and proves that where there's a clear will, there's an even clearer way. Seasoned with inspiring examples of Williamson's clients and their riveting success stories, and blended with the author's unique brand of telling it how it is, this inspiring how-to guide is a must read for everyone attempting to "kill the college game and win."

People often go through life in the pursuit of peace, but after much effort, may decide that this goal is unattainable. Acclaimed mental health professional Dr. Nicole B. Washington dispels the myth that peace cannot be achieved in From Introspection to Action, Vol. 2: Carving Your Path to Peace. In this conversational, easy-to-read guide, Dr. Nicole helps readers define what peace means to them-as it is unique to everybody-and takes them through tangible and concrete steps for making their desires for peace a reality. Included in the book are affirmations that will support you along your journey. If you feel that the peace you seek is out of reach, know that you are not alone. Dr. Nicole and her tried and tested tools and techniques-including some you may not have previously thought of-have got your back. Don't wait another second to step into your best life with From Introspection to Action, Vol. 2.

Many married couples believe that they know each other fully when they exchange their wedding vows, only to find out later that they had misconceptions about married life, each other, and their own desires-especially when it comes to intimacy.In SEXpectations: Strategies for Navigating the Misconceptions of Sex in Marriage to Create Long-Lasting Intimacy, Omarr and Leona Carter provide strategies, insights, and biblical scriptures for stimulating open conversations and fostering clear communication. By sharing wisdom and anecdotes gained from their twenty-six-year marriage, Omarr and Leona provide a foundation for fostering intimacy throughout all of life's seasons.Part-autobiography, part-self-help, and part-Bible study, SEXpectations is full of warmth, transparency, humor, and insight. Filled with His and Her perspectives, it reaches out to husbands and wives alike to help them create lasting intimacy that is mentally, physically, and spiritually satisfying.

How many times have you heard the advice, "e;Don't cry. You don't want to seem weak."e;? Have you ever considered that rather than being a sign of weakness, crying may actually be considered a sign of strength? This is one of the key messages that Heidi Lewis and her seven co-authors aim to get across in Black Girl Cry: What Black Women Need to Know to Amplify Their Voices. All too often, women-especially women of color-are given signals to stay in the shadows, to not draw attention to themselves, or to hide who they are and where they come from. Black Girl Cry advises exactly the opposite. All of the contributing authors in this anthology share with great courage and vulnerability the trauma and obstacles that they have faced as Black women and how they leaned into these experiences to discover, create, and reveal to the world their authentic selves.If you feel uncomfortable in your skin or are struggling to find or share your voice, you will find comfort and inspiration in the stories in Black Girl Cry.